Read our interview with designer mum Sarah Ord to get great tips and inspiration. To stay up to date on the latest little trends, read our #DECOKid page in every issue. Find this seasons trendiest buys on page 56 of the #SummerIssue.

The Summer Issue edition of ELLE DECORATION South Africa is on shelves now at your nearest magazine retailer. Featuring festive eats, cooling cocktails and all your must-have outdoor décor ideas, it’s your breezy summer respite. Pick up your copy today – across South Africa wherever magazines are sold – and tell us what you think on Twitter @Elle_Deco, sharing your #SummerIssue #DECOselfie